Smarten up! 1 in 4 scolded by bosses over work clothes

ALMOST a quarter of workers have been given a dressing down over their work clothes.

A survey found that just under 25 per cent had been collared by their manager for a chat about their outfits.

Men were more likely to be given a ticking off for ‘unsuitable’ clothes – most commonly shorts or sandals – with 2 per cent admitting a telling off.

Some 21 per cent of women confessed that they had been carpeted for wearing out-ofplace outfits such as low-cut tops or tight leggings.

The poll of 2,000 Britons, by online clothing firm Banana Moon, found that 53 per cent of Britons do not have a specific dress code at work, with many workplaces now allowing ‘casual’ attire.

The survey found that more than one in three felt ‘judged’ by what they wore by colleagues and bosses. Almost 0 per cent said they would prefer a set dress code or a uniform.

Alex Grace, of Banana Moon, said: ‘While casual dress codes can be more comfortable for employees, it’s still important for employers to define what appropriate office dress looks like.’